Senior International Relations Strategy SME

Job Title: Task Lead and Senior International SOF Support SME

Place of Performance: Onsite at HQ USSOCOM, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida

Security Clearance: Current DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Education:

• Master’s degree in international security studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Researches and prepares read ahead packages including strategic objectives, key themes, messages, talking points, biographies, and previous conference read outs
• Drafts and recommends international engagement strategies for the Division, Directorate, and Command Group
• Provides international relations expertise and advice to leadership regarding bilateral and multilateral engagements
• Provides quality assurance and support for drafting international correspondence
• Responds to requests for information regarding international key leader engagements
• Coordinates with J2, J3, and J5 Director’s Action Groups to maintain situational awareness of command priorities
• Maintains expertise regarding current U.S. policy and strategy for international relations
• Performs close out and escort duties in accordance with J3 I Security Procedures

Experience:

• Recent experience (last 3 years) demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group at the Combatant Command/4-star level.
• 1-year recent experience demonstrating successful development, coordination, & execution of strategic level engagements on a Commander’s Action Group or Political Advisor at the COCOM/TSOC level.
• 3 years’ experience using analytic and communication skills to prepare staff and coordinate written products and briefings for senior leader (general officer/flag officer/senior executive service level) use.
• 3 years’ recent experience in developing business and communication strategies intended to achieve strategic objectives.
• Current DoW Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Teams, and SharePoint
• Strong written communication skills for strategic documents, read aheads, and executive correspondence
• Ability to analyze international policy, partner nation priorities, and strategic engagement requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting USSOCOM or TSOC international engagements
• Experience coordinating senior leader engagements with partner nation military personnel
• Experience preparing strategic communication materials for multinational audiences

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